Xelect Ltd

We provide genetic services to the aquaculture industry. Broodstock selection markers, genotyping services and expert consultancy.

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VACANCY - SCIENTIFIC OFFICER. Xelect is recruiting for a Scientific Officer to join our growing laboratory team. Find out more on our website: https://t.co/8FFOZHPzD8

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Another new vacancy! We're looking for an experienced molecular biologist to join our genetics lab team. Please share or tag anyone who might be looking for the next stage in their career! Full details here: https://t.co/DouDwAOnP6
#hiring #genetics #aquaculture #vacancy

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PLEASE SHARE! We're growing... again! We're looking for an additional aquaculture Breeding Programme Manager (BPM) to join our team of genetics experts. You can apply on our website: https://t.co/WXLa3lL1fa

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Our team has grown again! A warm welcome to Dr Max Coulter, who joins us as Bioinformatician / Geneticist. Welcome to Xelect, Max! Full details on our blog: https://t.co/OHxhB0ZRdO

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We're delighted to announce a new breakthrough with our friends at Orkney Shellfish Hatchery. Together we've developed an innovative, humane DNA-based method of detecting Bonamia in European Flat Oysters. Read more: https://t.co/C4ZhQqiKdd

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We've launched GeneXpertise – a one-stop genetic broodstock health check for trout producers. For a modest fixed price GeneXpertise customers get advice on genetic best practice and a detailed report on the genetic health of their population. https://t.co/geJ2vfifVs

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We're delighted to announce another addition to our fast growing team. Welcome Lidia!

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We're delighted to announce a vacancy for a Laboratory Scientist to join our growing team here at our laboratory in St Andrews, Scotland. Please share with anyone in your network who may be looking for a new role. Full details on our website: https://t.co/mekXyn27jj

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Above all Neil Bower was a loving and devoted father to his three young boys and husband to his wonderful wife Melissa. They were the absolute centre of Neil’s universe. Please join us supporting them in this difficult time through his go-fund-me page: https://t.co/Aqz4GLoR3Y

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Excited to announce a new partnership with FirstWave Group, the leading aquaculture company in Africa. We'll be developing high performance tilapia strains in Zambia & Uganda: one of the biggest projects of its kind. #aquaculture #tilapia #sustainability https://t.co/Q1BlN59hz0

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Our recent research collaboration with Dr Bertolotti and the Roslin Institute represents an big step forward in aquaculture genomics. Could the phenomenon of 'structural variations' hold the key to even greater gains for aquaculture?

Read more here: https://t.co/bYcrNlfxK0

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Over the next few months we'll be introducing some of the specialists from the Xelect team. First up is our in-house bioinformatician Dr Stelios Kyriakidis. Read his story on our blog: https://t.co/JC8NCA56Ha #aquaculture #genetics #bioinformatician

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We're delighted to be industry partner on this project to advance European aquaculture. Check out the latest newsletter - including an article from our CEO.

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The first AQUA-FAANG newsletter is now available on our website! Have you already subscribed to the AQUA-FAANG's mailing list? https://t.co/NKWbqEHoTl #aquaculture #aquabreeding #sustainableaquaculturebreeding #H2020

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Our new BioAudits are a game changer. For the first time, buyers & investors can get a clear view on the genetic value of a broodstock. Our experts will provide an in-depth genetic audit, backed up with a full biological due diligence review. #aquaculture
https://t.co/gOYpOgG2pJ

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AQUACULTURE VACANCIES: "It's certainly exciting to be part of the dynamic hub at Xelect". José's new blog explores a typical day in the life of a Breeding Programme Manager. (Spoiler alert: there is no typical day) https://t.co/Y36tRfSQJb

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We've got two fantastic new vacancies for Breeding Program Managers in our aquaculture genetics team. You'll be at the forefront of providing genetic services worldwide. Deadline is 14 August. https://t.co/XhiWgdQ4yD #Aquaculture #Genetics #Recruiting

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We’re delighted to announce our genetic analysis project for tilapia, supported by Msingi East Africa - a big leap forward in sustainable aquaculture for the region!

Read more here: https://t.co/z1B8Cmyi8Z

#aquaculture #genetics #sustainability

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Vannamei shrimp farming in Scotland? Atlantic salmon in China? The increasing sophistication of RAS farms changes everything when it comes to selective breeding and genetics. Operations Director Dr. Tom Ashton explores the implications in our latest blog: https://t.co/ZmhNnHLmeP

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We are pleased to announce the appointment of experienced geneticist Dr Paolo Ruggeri, who will be joining our lab team as Scientific Officer from 1st June.

Find out more about Paolo in our blog: https://t.co/fuhv6Ayq21

#aquaculture #genetics

#fishfarming

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Ever wondered how to run a global genetics lab remotely? Probably not, but you can see how we do it in our new blog - 'COVID-19 and the new normal'.
https://t.co/TqtkXLbxQr

#aquaculture #genetics